Kazunori Yamauchi IAmA @ Reddit (FINISHED)

[sems4arsenal]

One interesting bit is that Kaz said this
I think there might be a misunderstanding there. I think I said "almost" every month. I also didn't say "DLC" per se, but that there would be an update almost every month.

On average we're going through one to two updates per month. So I don't think I have broken any promises. I think somewhere along the lines someone may have contorted my words. When you talk about things like Vision Gran Turismo as an example, we have over 30 cars that are going to be involved in that project and that was to be included in a year's time. So when you look at it, my saying that there would be content released almost every month is not too far from the truth.

But the Vision Gran Turismo cars, each car is made with great care at each of the manufacturers, and we can't control when those cars can be completed. So I ask for your understanding.

I don't think there is a misunderstanding at the end of this video

 

[fortbo]

Can we get back on topic, talk about the standard cars in the Eurogamer interview forum please.

 

[Encyclopedia]

You have choices man. Vote with your wallet. That makes more of a change than anything you could ever say. Your message, and other's messages, simply become white noise. It's like crying wolf.

The vote with your wallet argument is a really bad one. It basically says that unless a game is perfect, you shouldn't buy it.

It's a load of bullcrap.

Criticism is not a bad thing, and if you can't handle it then use the ignore function or get off the boards.

 

[Aquarelle]

And taking cars out is moving forward?

Ohhhh nooo whatever will I do without my 53 MX5 variants, this country's going down the tubes and it's all because of those pesky people wanting 21st century models in a 2014 game

 

[Samus]

And taking cars out is moving forward?

If it levels the quality of the game, yes. Otherwise we'd still have PS1 assets in a PS4 game. There comes a time you have to move on and remove old assets, start a fresh. For many people that was PS2 - PS3, PS2 - 4 is quite ridiculous.

 

[iRevelationz]

Please no Standard cars, or at least make them a separate, optional download.

GT is the only reason I'd ever get a PS4, and if 2/3 of this new game will be littered with PS2-quality cars AGAIN (yes I know some have been moderately upgraded), then I see no point in doing it.

If I want to drive with PS2 car models, I'll fire up Gran Turismo 3, or 4, or 5, or 6. I don't need to toss out another $400 to do it again. At some point, enough is enough.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

[–]johnscoonsbeard 1 point 38 minutes ago

Will the Vision GT cars eventually have cockpit view? Some (maybe all?) of the car companies have designed them eg Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin.

• [–]KazunoriAMA[S] 1 point just now
  
  We would LIKE to. Emphasize on "LIKE."
  

 

[Aquarelle]

I don't think there is a misunderstanding at the end of this video

Yup, as I said in my post it's very clear cut in the press releases what the intention was. You can't simply retract your words and say that we misunderstood.

 

[Pophead]

[–]johnscoonsbeard 1 point 38 minutes ago

Will the Vision GT cars eventually have cockpit view? Some (maybe all?) of the car companies have designed them eg Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin.

• [–]KazunoriAMA[S] 1 point just now
  
  We would LIKE to. Emphasize on "LIKE."

This guy
Made Kaz angry
Standards in GT7 confirmed as punishment

look its 1AM in Australia and this reddit crap has me hooked

 

[Divinus]

We're "pissed" because they're taking quantity over quality, again. They already have 400+ PS4 quality models and years to work on more. That is more than enough, they don't need 700 PS2 cars as well.

No, they are not taking quality over quantity. These are not exclusive because the standard cars are a sinking cost. Include them or not won´t cost you more. Your claim would be true if there was a choice were to apply resources: quantity or quality. But it is not "or". It's a matter of "and".

Sorry but your claim is not sound.

 

[tankuroded]

Enough of the standard car debate, please. Bring that issue to his IAmA. Now.

💡

 

[The Stig Farmer]

[–]enjoyingorc6742 1 point 43 minutes ago

have you guys ever thought of making a nismo truck? could it incorporate the Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo and the Nissan Titan?

• [–]KazunoriAMA[S] 1 point 4 minutes ago
  
  Shiro: A nismo Titan? A very interesting idea. We've never thought about it.
  
  If you think about it, a big-engined truck is almost like a sports car. Two passengers, fun to drive -- it's a fun idea.
  
  I will take your request back to the office with me.

NISMO TITAN CONFIRMED not

 

[sems4arsenal]

Yup, as I said in my post it's very clear cut in the press releases what the intention was. You can't simply retract your words and say that we misunderstood.

Indeed, it's very strange that he said he didn't say that.

 

[MOTORTRENDmitch]

So he's going to answer newly posted questions on Reddit rather than the hundreds already posted here? Granted a lot of questions are bound to be the same as asked here but still, why do it twice? The questions are already here, ready to answer at his leisure.

Reddit is a lot bigger site, so this is probably partly a marketing exercise.

 

[gtuned]

I'd pay for a Nismo Titan.

Sport Truck DLC pack now Kaz. Syclone, Nismo Titan, Raptor. DO ITTTTTTTTTTTTT.

 

[The Stig Farmer]

[–]Bigtimetalker 1 point 38 minutes ago*

Shiro, I love the IDX concepts. Can you tell us what's next for these amazing concepts? Will I be driving one soon?

• [–]KazunoriAMA[S] 1 point just now
  
  Shiro: I think that we're inspired a lot by the 510 and that era of compact sport cars and we want to find out how we can bring back that spirit again.
  
  We have the GT-R, but we know that you want a lighter, maybe less powerful, but still fun to drive car like that. Our designers -- really, all young people -- want a car like that.
  
  Even looking at the interior, as the world of cars are becoming more complex, we wanted to even look for a way to make that as simple as possible.

 

[ShiftingGears]

It feels like he is skipping the most important questions, ones that we want to know about.

Yeah this basically his responses so far.

Yes my favourite car is the Nissan GTR, I make Gran Turismo Photomode because I'm a car guy and I love cars. Implementing original tracks and more real life tracks is something we will look at implementing further in the future, as well as some other things we can't say yet! [Laughs]. There appears to be some misunderstanding. I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I'm not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant.

 

[Aquarelle]

Kazunori - "I... did not... promise that DLC.. to you people!"

 

[The Stig Farmer]

[–]xXm00nk1llerXx 1 point 36 minutes ago

What inspired you to make games?

• [–]KazunoriAMA[S] 1 point just now
  
  My starting to create games was really a coincidence from the beginning. I'd always dreamed of becoming a movie director. When I was young, seeing Sony purchase Columbia, I figured that working for a company that owned a theater company would allow me to become that. But it just so happened that I was assigned to a new team making video games.
  
  In terms of making the games, I'd started fiddling with code at the age of ten, but that was really just a hobby, I never meant for it -- or thought -- it would become my life's work.
  

 

[KilzoneStrife]

Yeah this basically his responses so far.

Yes my favourite car is the Nissan GTR, I make Gran Turismo Photomode because I'm a car guy and I love cars. Implementing original tracks and more real life tracks is something we will look at implementing further in the future, as well as some other things we can't say yet! [Laughs]. There appears to be some misunderstanding. I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I'm not sure you realise that what you heard is not what I meant.

I want Kaz to pose with a newspaper in front of a PC with todays date on it doing the AMA to prove its him doing it. .

 

[Samus]

No, they are not taking quality over quantity. These are not exclusive because the standard cars are a sinking cost. Include them or not won´t cost you more. Your claim would be true if there was a choice were to apply resources: quantity or quality. But it is not "or". It's a matter of "and".

Sorry but your claim is not sound.

How is it not?

They have a straight up choice, include the PS2 assets or don't. If they don't, the quantity goes down but the quality is balanced and up to date. If they do, they're sacrificing overall quality for quantity.

 

[Pophead]

[–]xXm00nk1llerXx 1 point 36 minutes ago

What inspired you to make games?

• [–]KazunoriAMA[S] 1 point just now
  
  My starting to create games was really a coincidence from the beginning. I'd always dreamed of becoming a movie director. When I was young, seeing Sony purchase Columbia, I figured that working for a company that owned a theater company would allow me to become that. But it just so happened that I was assigned to a new team making video games.
  
  In terms of making the games, I'd started fiddling with code at the age of ten, but that was really just a hobby, I never meant for it -- or thought -- it would become my life's work.

more lovely bs from kaz



this guy knows how to piss people off, big time.

 

[stuff1138]

Reddit is a lot bigger site, so this is probably partly a marketing exercise.

Partly?

I want Kaz to pose with a newspaper in front of a PC with todays date on it doing the AMA to prove its him doing it. .

Even if it's not him at the keyboard I'm sure whoever it is that is answering the questions is going to be answering them as directed by Kaz...so what does it matter?

 

[MOTORTRENDmitch]

Partly?

I was being conservative.. I know.

 

[Samus]

Kazunori - "I... did not... promise that DLC.. to you people!"

It's all Translator Sans fault I guess.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

[–]JurassicBasset 13 分/分 an hour ago

Hello Kaz, huge fan!

Are there any manufacturers you would like to put into Gran Turismo but can't due to licensing issues?

And can you please put a Subaru BRAT into the next Gran Turismo game?

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[–]KazunoriAMA[S] 6 分/分 18 minutes ago

Yes. Porsche.

That's also not an issue between Polyphony Digital and Porsche.

Regarding the Subaru BRAT, I won't say we won't include it.

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[The Stig Farmer]

[–]racsman_R 2 points 29 minutes ago

This year we saw more of the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge styling exercise at Goodwood . Hopefully there will be a production model, but, even if there isn't be a production model, can you please bring it to GT ? 6 or 7 , doesn't matter

• [–]KazunoriAMA[S] 1 point just now
  
  Shiro: Sure. Why not? We like the design and we like the performance. We'll start working with Yamauchi-san immediately.
  
  This is a classic example of fans asking for something, us listening, and we're both here together, and we'll make it happen.
  • [–]KazunoriAMA[S] 1 point just now
    
    I'll add it to the huge chopping list of Gran Turismo cars.

 

[Aquarelle]

It's all Translator Sans fault I guess.

I wonder if it's even legal to claim false advertising was simply caused by a misunderstanding.

[–]JurassicBasset 13 分/分 an hour ago

Hello Kaz, huge fan!

Are there any manufacturers you would like to put into Gran Turismo but can't due to licensing issues?

And can you please put a Subaru BRAT into the next Gran Turismo game?

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[–]KazunoriAMA[S] 6 分/分 18 minutes ago

Yes. Porsche.

That's also not an issue between Polyphony Digital and Porsche.

Regarding the Subaru BRAT, I won't say we won't include it.

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More pointless questions then..

 

[Samus]

Regarding the Subaru BRAT, I won't say we won't include it.

Classic Kaz.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

Are you 🤬 kidding me!? Seriously!...

He did say that they are more focused on adding premiums (thank god)

And the next iteration won't be a prologue!!!! Yayyyy!!!!!

For gt7, What if standards were a free downloadable from the ps store
Or, even better for those that don't have internet access, on a separate install disc like forza did?